North Kessock
North Kessock is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in Highland, United Kingdom, with a population of about 1,000.
Best window 08:00 – 09:00
Fair (50) — best around 08:00–09:00, thanks to moving water, dawn or dusk light, a light breeze.
- Feels like 1.9° around 23:00.
Why we say this
Apparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do.
- Shore67
- Boat64
- Rock65
- Kayak55
- Spearfishing est.53
- Shore67
- Boat64
- Rock65
- Kayak55
- Spearfishing53est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 0 h agoBest 06:00–09:00·Avoid 12:00–18:00
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- a light breeze
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 73 | 0–5kn S | 0.04–0.08m ENE | 0.04m · 5.1s ENE | 11.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 77 | 2–5kn ENE | 0.10–0.30m E | 0.17m · 4.1s ENE | 11.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 84 | 83 | 84 | 82 | 70 | 1–9kn ENE | 0.26–0.38m ENE | 0.24m · 5.3s ENE | 11.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 67 | 64 | 65 | 55 | 53 | 3–11kn SW | 0.10–0.36m NNE | 0.14m · 4.9s ENE | 11.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 59 | 1–5kn SW | 0.04–0.10m ENE | 0.05m · 5.3s ENE | 11.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 55 | 54 | 55 | 53 | 46 | 2–16kn S | 0.04–0.84m SE | 0.09m · 3.9s E | 11.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–24kn W | 0.56–0.90m WSW | 0.07m · 3.4s SSW | 10.8° |
The town sits near Craigton Point (0.9 km) and Longman Point (1.9 km), with Inverness 3 km away and Smithton 6.3 km away. Munlochy Bay is 5.6 km off and Alturlie Point is 6.1 km distant. The Ness Islands landmark lies 4.4 km away. Tides here are macro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 3.47 m.
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Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Ness Islands — island, 4.4 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at North Kessock?
Our fishing score for North Kessock on October 22, 2026 is 50 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at North Kessock on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 10:11 AM, 10:10 PM. Low tides: 03:53 AM, 04:12 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at North Kessock?
The mean spring range at North Kessock is about 3.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at North Kessock?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:06 AM and sets at 05:55 PM. The moon rises at 04:44 PM and sets at 02:55 AM.